Sir Richard Francis Burton’s timeline By Albert_DC Mar 19, 1821 Birth He was born on the 19th of March 1821 Period: 1826 to 1839 He and his family traveled around Europe They spent most of their time in France and Italy Period: 1842 to 1849 Serves the army in India 1851 Publication of his first book 1861 Wedding He marries Isabel Burton and becomes consul to Fernando Po. Sep 19, 1890 Death He tragically died of a heart attack